The mission of Adopt-a-Grandparent is to create meaningful, one-on-one relationships with seniors in the Charlottesville community that will improve the quality of life of participants, both seniors and volunteers. We want to make sure the seniors in our community know how special they are to us!
Madison House volunteers extend their
services to the elderly by providing
one-on-one companionship to senior
citizens living in nursing homes,
adult communities, and private
residences.
Possible activities include shopping,
going for walks, reading, and playing
games. Volunteers are encouraged to
participate in group activities.
All volunteers are trained to work
with the elderly before they are
matched. The program tries to match
volunteers with grandparents who have
similar interests. Volunteers are
expected to visit their grandparents
at least once a week. In-home
volunteers must feel comfortable
working independently. Those in
nursing care facilities will
also work one-on-one, but they will be
able to schedule their activities to
fit into the daily routine of the
facility.
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Impact Statement
Madison House, a student-run
organization that coordinates the work
of more than 3,300 student volunteers
each week. This past year, volunteers
contributed 110,000 hours of service
as tutors, construction workers, peer
counselors and day care and patient-
service providers.
